Maternal vaccination decision-making in urban and rural Bengaluru, India: A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT: Maternal immunization is key to reducing morbidity and mortality among both pregnant women and infants; however, improving maternal vaccination uptake remains a challenge globally. We conducted a mixed methods study using a social ecological model in urban and rural sites in Bengaluru, India, to examine vaccination decision-making and factors influencing vaccination during pregnancy at the individual, interpersonal, organizational, community and policy levels. We conducted semi-structured interviews with pregnant women and new mothers (n = 70) and family members (n = 11), four focus group discussions with 35 women, and in-depth interviews with healthcare providers (HCPs, n = 26) and policymakers (n = 16). A majority (67%) of women were not included in decisions

SUBMITTER: Sundaram N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12934139 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature